Trim Celtic or Transport FC v Avenue Utd

Sheriff YC or Kilmore Celtic v Salthill Devon FC

Castlebar Celtic v Vee Rovers

Mullingar Town FC or Ballinhown FC v Crettyard Utd.

Fairview Rgs v Ashling Annacotty FC v Castleview FC

Greencastle FC v Mervue Utd

Willow Park FC v Cappamore Celtic v Regional Utd

Manulla FC v Springfield FC or Rathcoole Rvs

Westport Utd v Balscadden or Liffey Wanderers

Cashel Town v Rosslare Rgs or Bridge Utd

Athlunkard Villa FC v Connagh Utd v Finglas Celtic

Garda FC or St. John Bosco FC v Fermoy FC

Suncroft v Southend Utd

Shannon Hibs FC v Beechpark FC or Dunshaughlin Youths or Tolka Rvs.

Birr Town FC v St. Michaels FC

St. John Bosco FC v Glenthorn Celtic A

Innishvilla FC v Newpark FC

Rush Ath or Dublin Celtic v Rathkeale FC

Oliver Bond Celtic v Castlerea FC

VEC FC or Rosemount Mulvey FC v Buncrana Harps FC

Carrig Celtic v Prospect Prior FC v Newport Town FC

Ballynanty Rovers v Pike Rovers v Newcastlewest Town

Arthur Griffith Park FC or Drumcondra FC v Ferrybank FC

Cockhill Celtic v Usher Celtic

Athenry FC v Coachford FC

Crumlin Utd v Cahir Park FC

Killarney Celtic v St. Kevin’s Boys FC

Bohemians FC or Carrigaline Utd A v Skerries Town FC

Kildrum Tigers FC v Blackrock College FC

Villa FC v Ballinasloe Town FC

Doolans Cow FC v Valeview Shankill FC or Tallaght Utd

Gorey Rangers v New Oak Boys FC

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Permission has been granted for sheltered housing in Dunmore.

The development is led by Homes for Dunmore and will be located at Barrack Street.

It consists of six single storey semi-detached dwellings in three blocks of two.

County planners have attached eight conditions.

One states the proposed six units are to remain within the ownership of Homes for Dunmore and are not to be sold off as individual units.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are calls for Galway West Deputy Noel Grealish to correct the Dáil record following a row about money being sent outside the state.

Independent TD Noel Grealish claimed €3.6bn has been sent in personal remittances from Ireland to Nigeria over the past 8 years.

He was citing figures from the World Bank which the Taoiseach has said are suspect and based on estimates and not actual data.

Deputy Grealish is now being urged to correct the Dáil records – after CSO figures confirmed just €17m is sent to Nigeria each year.

Deputy Grealish also called for stricter measures on such transfers and questioned if some of the cash was the proceeds of crime.

His comments have prompted a strong reply from senior Government Ministers – with Simon Harris calling the statements ‘reprehensible’.

Deputy Ruth Coppinger says it’s vital that the Dáil record is corrected – and claims Deputy Grealish deliberately used incorrect figures.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway West TD Eamon O Cuiv has slammed the Government over what he calls a lack of coordination when dealing with third level students living in Rural Ireland,

Students who live within 45 kilometres of their institution receive a much lower maintenance grant then those living further away and get accommodation assistance

Fianna Fáil Deputy O Cuiv says due to this situation such students are expected to continue living with their parents

Deputy Ó Cuív says if the Department of Education continues to make this distinction with the grant, then those living within 45 kilometres of their institution should have access to regular high quality public transport.

He says students in Galway will not be able to stay in college if they have no way home at the end of the day.

Galway Bay fm newsroom:

A motion has been been passed to accelerate the Claregalway Inner Relief Road project.

The motion requests that the County Manager and the Director of Services for roads write to the Minister of Transport and TII to prioritise the project.

The Claregalway Relief Road was in the Programme for Government in 2007 but was shelved by the then Minister for Transport in 2014.

For more on this story, tune into the Galway Bay fm news…

Galway Bay fm newsroom:

A new 200 bed elective hospital has been confirmed for Merlin Park in the city.

An independent options appraisal supported by the Minister for Health has recommended Merlin Park as the site for the new facility, with the Saolta Healthcare group accepting the recommendation.

The new hospital would cater for non complex, short stay surgery’s such as hip and knee replacements, minor bladder procedures and non cancer prostate surgery.

The project would include 75 elective beds, 125 day case beds and 11 operating theaters.

For more on this story, tune into the Galway Bay fm news…

One of the up and coming stars of hockey umpiring, Ellie Duffy from Kinvara, has been selected along with five others to take part in the European Umpire Development Programme. The Programme targets young talented umpires throughout Europe and follows the initial Umpires For Europe programme that took place in Breda in the Netherlands.

Ellie joined John Mulligan in the studio along with Ashling Keogh and they were also joined on the phone by Tom Goode from Ballinasloe who is also one of Ellie’s mentors.

Concerns have been raised over the behaviour of student revellers as a large group has gathered at Eyre Street awaiting admission to a nearby establishment.

The students have gathered for a student Christmas party being hosted by the Hole in the Wall.

Councillor Ollie Crowe says residents in Woodquay and nearby businesses have raised concerns over the number of intoxicated young people in the area this afternoon.

He argues it portrays the city in a poor light as it prepares for a world stage for Galway 2020’s opening ceremony in just a few months – to hear more, tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour…

There was more good news for Galway United supporters with the announcement that Killian Brouder has signed a new contract with the club.
The in-demand defender has rejected a number of offers from Premier Division clubs to extend his stay at Eamonn Deacy Park.

21-year-old Brouder joined United midway through the 2019 season from Limerick and he made an immediate impact on Corribside.
The Newcastle West native made 9 appearances for United in all competitions and he played a key role in the club’s strong finish to the season.

The commanding centre-half scored his first goal for the Tribesmen against Athlone Town on the final night of the season.

Galway United manager Alan Murphy signed the central defender just before the July transfer window closed and Brouder went on to appear in all nine of United’s remaining fixtures in 2019.

“I’m absolutely thrilled that Killian Brouder has signed a new contract with the club. He was a real factor in the development and the resurgence of the team last season,” Murphy said.

“He’s a real physical specimen and visual leader when you look out on the pitch. He’s a really technical defender, who reads the game well and on top of all that, he’s a smashing player and a great guy to deal with.

“We’re lucky to get him over the line, there has been considerable interest in Killian during this off-season. He’s really bought into the vision and ambition that we have for next year. Hopefully, he’ll be a big player for us.

“Killian really gelled within the group last season and enjoyed his football, he’s really looking forward to getting back now and pushing on with the club in pre-season.”

Brouder settled into his new surroundings at Eamonn Deacy Park seamlessly.

The young defender enjoyed his football in the latter half of the season and Alan Murphy’s persistence played a huge part in Brouder extending his stay at the club.

“A big thing about coming back was that I enjoyed last season and I think Alan can get the best out of me,” Brouder explained.

“I came to Galway after a tough season with Limerick, I started off a bit rusty but I found my feet and I really enjoyed my football and that’s the main reason I’m back for 2020.

“Alan has been onto me since the end of the season and he’s told me his plans for the club and I was very impressed by them. I’m still a young player, so I want to be playing as much football as possible.

“When I came to the club, I just felt there was a good group of lads there and I settled in quickly. I did have one or two offers from elsewhere for next year but Alan’s plans for the club really interested me. Last season I got on well with all the lads, I can’t wait to see them again and get going. Hopefully, it’s going to be a big year for us.”

Galway Bay fm newsroom – President Michael D Higgins is to attend the official opening of the Siobhán McKenna Archive at NUIG to the general public tomorrow morning.

Siobhan McKenna was an internationally renowned actress and director who lived and studied in Galway in the 1940s.

In 1956 she was the first Irish actor to win a Tony Award and was a noted human rights campaigner throughout her career.

Following her return to Ireland in the 1960s, she continued to act and direct until her death in 1986.

A collection of 55 boxes of papers and audio visual material on Siobhán McKenna’s life was donated to NUI Galway by her son, friends and a former manager.

Tomorrow’s launch, which begins at 9.30 am, will feature a day of celebration of McKenna’s career with member’s of the McKenna family and notable figures from the Irish Theatre industry in attendance at the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance in NUIG.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Taoiseach has been urged to intervene in an emergency staffing issue that could see public health nursing services in Ballinasloe and Portumna close by tomorrow (15/11).

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has urged Leo Varadkar to personally get involved in the situation to help come to a resolution that would not interrupt services.

Ballinasloe and Portumna PHN services typically have six nurses, but are now facing four vacancies due to maternity leave, resignation and reassignment.

Local PHNs, their managers and the INMO have notified their employers that the service will be forced to shut tomorrow, unless the vacant posts are filled.

Deputy Murphy says the closure of this service will see people presenting for treatment at already overcrowded hospitals.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The INMO has warned that public health nursing services in East Galway will have to be curtailed over the coming weeks due to a severe lack of staff.

Two temporary posts have been sanctioned in a bid to address the emergency staffing issue in the provision of such services in Ballinasloe and Portumna.

It’s after local PHNs, their managers and the INMO notified their employers earlier this week that the service will be forced to shut by tomorrow, unless the vacant posts are filled.

Ballinasloe and Portumna PHN services typically have six nurses, but are now facing four vacancies due to maternity leave, resignation and reassignment.

The HSE has since sanctioned two temporary posts – a community registered nurse post and a public health nurse.

However the INMO has warned the approval has been received too late in the process and services will have to be curtailed until suitable candidates can be found to fill the temporary posts.

Bernard Morrissey

Coshla, Athenry.  Reposing at Gardiners Funeral Home, Athenry tomorrow Saturday from 5 until 7.  Funeral cortege will arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Athenry on Sunday at 1:45 for mass for Bernard Morrissey at 2.  Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Athenry.

Joan O’ Connor nee Reddington

Knockroon, Headford.  Reposing at Careys Funeral Home, Claran Road, Headford this evening from 6 until 8.  Removal from her home tomorrow Saturday to St. Patrick and Cuana Church, Corner Chapel for mass for Joan O’Connor at 1.  Funeral afterwards to Donagh Patrick Cemetery.

John also known as Jackie Heneghan

Joyce Park, Shrule.  Reposing at Craddock’s Funeral Home, Shrule this evening from 5:30.  Removal at 7:30 to St. Joseph’s Church, Shrule.  Mass for Jackie Heneghan tomorrow Saturday at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Shrule cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.

Barbara Keane

Lough Atalia Grove, Renmore and formerly of Maam, Connemara.  Mass for Barbara Keane tomorrow Saturday at 11 in the Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore.  Cremation to follow at Shannon Crematorium at 3.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The first ever remembrance ball to commemorate those lost to the waters across Galway will take place in the city next month. (28/12)

The event is organised by Claddagh Watch, a voluntary group established to patrol the waterways across the city and assist those in distress.

The group is now seeking families who have lost loved ones to the water in Galway and beyond to have them remembered at the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday December 28th.

To hear more, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 10…

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A special meeting examining the possible impact of wireless devices on health will take place in the city tomorrow. (16/11)

The public awareness meeting will discuss the health effects of electromagnetic radiation from wireless devices such as phones, tablets and smart appliances.

The event will feature talks from two experts in the field of EMF radiation and health.

The meeting takes place in the Connacht Hotel from 2.30pm tomorrow.

Guest speaker and expert in EMF radiation and neurology Professor Olle Johansson, says 5G connective technologies have a proven effect on personal health.

Join Valerie Hughes and Marc Roberts this Saturday when we broadcast from McGaugh’s Gardening Complex, Curraghline, Headford Road, Galway. Tune in to find out about McGaugh’s Christmas Emporium, how you can arrange your Santa visit and McGaugh’s unique gift for Life this Christmas.

Santa at McGaugh’s

Santa will be visiting McGaugh’s on selected dates throughout
December. When you arrive at McGaugh’s for your Santa Visit, Santa’s
Elves will be waiting to lead you to their new magical indoor Children’s
Entertainment Area where there will be numerous activities for the children to enjoy. Mrs Claus will guide you to Santa’s Cabin when it is time for your visit. Afterwards you can post your letter to Santa in his specially designed post box which is located in a retired Santa’s Carriage. Enjoy a hot chocolate with marshmallows, tea/coffee in The Christmas Emporium Café.

For more information and to book your Santa Experience go to
www.mcgaughs.com

Gift for Life

Why not give a Gift for Life this Christmas? Treat your employees, friends or family members to a unique gift this Christmas. McGaugh’s will supply and deliver an Ornamental Tree including a stake, tie and bag of compost. They will include a personal message of your choice along with instructions on how to plant this tree and after care advice all for just €50.

For more information and to order this unique Gift for Life call Ger on 091 755330.

Christmas Emporium

Over the years McGaugh’s Gardening Complex has become known for the huge effort put in to their Christmas display. This year the Christmas Emporium is completely different. If you are on the look-out for unique gifts and decorations this Christmas, they have a fantastic range to choose from. McGaugh’s have something for everyone, from traditional wreaths and Christmas tree baubles, you will find all you need under one roof. Their festive Christmas displays and decorations are more magical than ever before, meaning a visit to McGaugh’s Christmas Emporium is a must!

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Controversial plans to extend a fuel station in Salthill have been approved by An Bord Pleanála.

The project is led by Maxol Ltd and would involve a single storey extension to the existing filing station at Whitestrand, Salthill Road Lower.

Galway city council granted planning permission to Maxol Limited in May for the demolition of outbuildings and the extension of the Maxol Service Station at Whitestrand.

However the project met opposition with local residents raising concerns over traffic and parking.

In making its decision, the board stated the plan would be acceptable in terms of traffic safety and convenience subject to 10 conditions.

The champions of Galway and Mayo will do battle tomorrow night under lights in Castlebar as Oughterard and The Neale meet at 5pm in MacHale Park in the Connacht Intermediate Football Championship Final, a game you can hear live on Galway Bay FM.

Ahead of the big game, Oughterard captain Eddie O’Sullivan and Chairman John Gillespie spoke to Ollie Turner…

The Neale’s best-known player is forward Tommy Conroy, who spoke to John Lynch of Midwest Radio after their semi-final win over Sligo side Geevagh…

Galway clubs record in Connacht Intermediate Football Finals:

2018 An Spideal 1-14 Fuerty (Ros) 0-16

2017 Michael Glaveys (Ros) 3-14 Claregalway 1-12

2015 Hollymount Carramore (Mayo) 0-9 Moycullen 0-8

2014 St Croans (Ros) 2-10 Killannin 0-11

2010 St James 0-14 Strokestown (Ros) 1-9

2009 Leitir Mór 2-14 Westport (Mayo) 2-13

2008 St Michaels 1-9 Kilbride (Ros) 1-8

2007 Moycullen 3-11 Ballintubber (Mayo) 1-8

2005 Caherlistrane 0-13 Boyle (Ros) 0-5

2004 Elphin (Ros) 1-10 Cortoon Shamrocks 0-8

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Jon Richards filled in for Keith and caught up with Superintendent Noel Kelly about road safety coming into the winter; a fundraiser for Galway Hospice and looked back on the history of pirate radio in Galway

Galway Bay fm newsroom:

Funding of 2.3 million euro has been announced for community organisations and sports clubs around Galway city and county.

The multi million euro grant is part of the Sports Capital Programme, a national project of investment from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Over 60 clubs and organisations in Galway are set to recive funding of between 2 and 80 thousand euro.

The largest allocation of Galway funding, 82 thousand euro, will go towards the development of a multi purpose indoor sports complex for Corofin GAA Club.

Some of the biggest grants in the city and county are 70 thousand euro for New Inn Community Council, 73 thousand euro for Turloughmore Hurling Club and almost 70 thousand euro for Padraig Pearse’s GAA club.

66 thousand euro each will go to Maree Oranmore GAA and FC clubs, 66 thousand euro is going towards new dressing rooms at Kilnadeema Leitrim GAA Club and 55 thousand euro for CFCD ltd.

Other projects include 67 thousand euro for Oughterard Rugby Club, 65 thousand euro for a pitch and training area in Cappaghtaggle and 63 thousand euro for the extension of the sports Hall at Beagh Hurling Club.

Also featured in today’s announcement is 72 thousand for Ballinderreen GAA, 68 thousand euro for Kiltullagh Community Development Group, 58 thousand euro for Abbeyknockmoy Hurling Club and 62 grand for Mercy Secondary School in Tuam.

Significant funding has also been secured for Gort GAA club to the tune of 64 thousand euro, 58 Thousand euro is going to Claregalway GAA, while just over 50 thousand each has been awarded to Gort Community Council, Fr. Sammon Community Centre, Corrib Celtic FC and Clifden Community School.

The funding will support over 60 Galway clubs and organisations, with over 67 thousand euro allocated towards Galway City Council to improve community facilities used by both the public and community organisations.

Minister of State and Galway West TD Seán Kyne says Galway’s clubs will make great use of these grants.